County Clerk

The County Clerk serves ex-officio as recorder of their respective counties. The Clerk is the chief officer responsible for the administration of elections in the county. The Clerk has numerous duties associated with the Probate Court. As ex-officio clerk of the County Commission, the County Clerk is to attend sessions of the board, to keep the seals, and record of the proceedings, resolutions and the decisions on all questions concerning the raising of money. The clerk is to sign all orders issued by the board and is to keep and preserve and file all accounts and actions of the Board of County Commission.

OPEN MONDAY'S THRU THURSDAY'S 7:30AM TO 5:30PM

NOTICE:DOCUMENTS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK ARE PUBLIC RECORDS, SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND DISCLOSURE.

New Polling Place for Precincts 9 and 10 in Mountainair: Dr. Saul Community Center

Recording Requirements

Real Estate DocumentsAll documents must have original signature, notary seal and date of notary expiration. Correct fee must accompany document or it will be returned unrecorded. Recording space of at least 2x3 for our recording information must be allowed.The only documents that do not require a notary are: LIS Pendent, Buck's, Federal Tax Lien, release (IRS)

Marriage LicensesTo obtain a marriage license both parties must be present and be 18 years of age or older. Sufficient ID must be provided such as driver's license, birth certificate or passport to satisfy the identity and qualifications to receive a marriage licese. Anyone under the age of 18 shall first receive the written consent of each of the minor's parents as shown on the minor's birth certificate or a judicial authorization by the district court upon request of a parent or legal guardian is presented to the county clerk. Fee for marriage license is $25.00

UCC's –Financing StatementsOnly real estate filings will be recorded at Torrance County, all others will be filed at the secretary of state's office. All statements must be on correct standard page or a double fee shall be charged. Legal description must be on all documents. Book and page will be allowed. Correct fee must be included, if a shortage occurs, we will return document unrecorded. Any over payment shall be kept.

Business Registration

We require a business registration if you are doing business in an unincorporated area of the County which is anything outside of a Municipality. If your business is within a Municipality such as Encino, Estancia, Moriarty, Mountainair or Willard you would need to purchase your registration with that particular Municipality. If your business is in the County’s unincorporated area you would purchase the registration with the Torrance County Clerk. The fee for the registration is $35.00.

The fee is pro-rated July – September $35.00 October – December $26.50 January – March $17.50 April – June $8.75

To apply for the registration you would need to fill out our information form. Click here for form.

We require a New Mexico Tax ID number. You can apply for it on line at tax.newmexico.gov. We also issue Tax ID numbers but they must be done in person.

After the forms have been completed our Planning and Zoning Office needs to sign the form. Planning and Zoning’s phone number is 505-544-4390 they can answer any question you may have about their requirements for your business.

A renewal will be sent to you on June 30 for the annual fee of $35.00 which will be due before July 30.

SPECIAL EVENT REGISTRATION

We require a business registration for special events the fee is $8.75. Click here for special event form.

Probate (See Probate Judge Page) - Click HereIf the deed is in joint tenants, no probate is needed, just record the death certificate. Probate fees must be included. An original or certified death certificate and a will, if available must be included. All documents recorded for purpose of probate will stay in the county file.

Faxing, and Mailing CopiesAny and all request must be in written form. We need a book and page along with the correct fees.